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1 May 1982

Technical Reports

Harmonic Characteristics of Rectifier Substations and Their Impact on Audio Frequency Track Circuits

Author
Vilas D. Nene

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Electromagnetic Interference, Train Detection, Speed Control

Abstract: This report describes the basic operation of substation rectifier equipment and the modes of possible interference with audio frequency track circuits used for train detection,...

Report Number
UMTA-MA-06-0025-81-6
Office
RRD

1 Apr 1982

Technical Reports

Railroad Research and Development : Summary Results of 70 Ton Boxcar Testing

Author
G. Kachadourian

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Lateral Motion Resonant Frequencies, Vertical Motion FRATE lading

Abstract: Tests were performed at the Transportation Test Center in Pueblo, Colorado on a 70 ton boxcar with Barber S-2C trucks in April and May of 1981. The objective of the tests was to...

Report Number
FRA/ORD·82/23
Office
RRD

1 Apr 1982

Technical Reports

A Demonstration Project for Locomotive Engineer Training

Author
L&N-BLE Demonstration Training Project

Subject Program Evaluation

Keywords: Task Analysis, LET, Training Aids, Cost/Benefit Analysis

Abstract: This report presents the findings of the joint venture demonstration training project conducted by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad and the Brotherhood of Locomotive...

1 Apr 1982

Technical Reports

Study of Fire Extinguishment of a Replacement Fluid for Use in Transformers in Lieu of Askarel

Author
David B. Heard

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Midel, Transformer Fluid, Transformer Flammability

Abstract: A series of tests were performed at the Factory Mutual Test Center 1) to obtain information on the performance of various extinguishing agents used with hand-held fire...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-82/12
Office
RRD

3 Mar 1982

Technical Reports

MARTA "C" Car: Thermal Capacity Test

Author
Transportation Test Center

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Abstract: A Special Engineering Test was conducted on Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Car 502 to determine the operating temperature at various undercar locations...

Report Number
UMTA/TTC/TN-82/07
Office
RRD